"You actually recognize the Daluo Demon Hand?"

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, as the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator looked at the Maiden of the Sea and asked in return.

"After the battle between Li Shang Sword Venerable and Daluo Demon Venerable years ago, the Daluo Demon Venerable perished, and the Daluo Demon Hand was lost. Naturally, not many people remember it now, but... I happen to have seen records about the Daluo Demon Hand."

"Demonic Qi like black mist, a palm like a black mark, soul-eroding and bone-invasive!"

Involuntarily, Wang Junze's gaze fell again on Pei Haoran, noting the black palm mark on his chest, exactly as described by the Maiden of the Sea.

"Damn, this Demonic Qi... can't be dispelled!"

Pei Haoran's face turned even more unsightly. Under the constant erosion of the Demonic Qi, the pain only grew more terrifying, and he urgently said, "No, the more I stimulate True Qi, the faster the erosion of Demonic Qi. How can I remove this palm mark?"

"It can't be removed!"

The Maiden of the Sea said coldly, "The Daluo Demon Hand is an exclusive technique of the Daluo Demon Venerable, the most malicious. Once struck by the Daluo Demon Hand, it's like poison invading the bones. Even if you use a knife to carve out the flesh, you can't erase this Daluo palm mark."

"Either possess cultivation of the Entering the Path level, slowly eradicating it with the Power of the Great Path, or... he must personally extract the Demonic Qi, otherwise, you'll die with this palm mark still on you."

"Back in the day, many Divine Travel Powerhouses were hit by the Daluo Demon Hand, ultimately having to abandon their physical bodies to seek relief!"

"..."

These words indeed frightened Pei Haoran.

Initially, he thought with so many people attacking the opponent, they could easily force them to hand over the Other Shore Flower or even kill him. But unexpectedly, with just one encounter, he was injured by the Daluo Demon Hand, and can't even eradicate it? Isn't this claiming his life?!!

"Brother Ye, I don't want this last Other Shore Flower anymore, let him remove this Daluo Demon Hand for me!"

Feeling the Demonic Qi continuously invading his body, Pei Haoran completely panicked and hurriedly spoke.

This wasn't wrong, as according to the agreement, Wang Junze and the others came to help him seize this last Other Shore Flower. If he voluntarily gave up, naturally, there would be no more need to fight.

"It's not that easy!"

Shaking her head, the Maiden of the Sea coldly said, "The Daluo Demon Hand has been lost for a long time. Now that he has used it, how can he let you leave alive?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Haoran's face changed drastically.

Some things actually didn't need the Maiden of the Sea to explain too clearly; he could understand it himself. It's just that he was somewhat confused by the current situation.

The fact that there is a successor to the Daluo Demon Venerable is very significant news. It's no exaggeration to say that once the news spreads, the entire Nether Sea would erupt.

By then, who knows how many people would target him. Even just to keep it secret, the opponent wouldn't easily let it go.

After all, as long as he's alive, the black palm mark on him is solid evidence.

But once he's dead, without evidence, even if Wang Junze and the others claim the opponent can use the Daluo Demon Hand, not many would believe it.

"Brother Ye..."

Pei Haoran's reaction was equally swift, realizing in a flash that Wang Junze was now his only hope.

If Wang Junze was willing to stand up for him and threaten the opponent's life, perhaps the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator might choose to make a concession, otherwise... he might indeed be doomed.

"What? Want to kill me?"

A hint of indifference shone in the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator's eyes, as he coldly spoke, "Since you recognize the Daluo Demon Hand, you should know that whoever fights me is at risk!"

"If you all swarm at once, perhaps you could really kill me, but… can you guarantee that you won't be struck by a palm of mine?"

The most terrifying aspect of the Daluo Demon Hand is that once struck, it's hard to resolve.

In the past, the Daluo Demon Venerable roamed the Nether Sea largely because the Daluo Demon Hand was too horrifying. Even opponents of equal strength were unwilling to engage him.

It's the same now. The strength of this One-Eyed Demon Cultivator is inherently formidable. If in a single fight, no one dares to assert they can definitively win, much less guarantee they won't be injured.

Once hit by the Daluo Demon Hand, even if they kill the opponent in the end, what good does it do? The Daluo Demon Hand can't be resolved, and even if one survives, they'll endure the Daluo Demon Hand's demonic Qi's erosion day and night, living a life worse than death.

Under such circumstances, who dares to risk their life against him?

Be it Wang Junze or the Maiden of the Sea, their relationship with Pei Haoran is not deep enough to risk their lives for him.

"What do you have to say, don't hesitate, just speak plainly."

Slowly lifting his head, Wang Junze looked at the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator and said, "Though we are unwilling to fight to the death with you, it's equally impossible for you to kill us to silence us."

"Since you have hidden the identity of the successor to the Daluo Demon Venerable for so many years, you probably don't want this matter to be exposed, right?"

"Why don't we each take a step back? We promise to keep your secret, you help Brother Pei remove the Daluo Demon Hand, and we'll leave each other be, ending this matter."

Wang Junze doesn't particularly care about Pei Haoran's life or death, but under such circumstances, he wouldn't easily give up on Pei Haoran.

To always retreat has no meaning; only by taking the initiative can they have a chance to resolve the current dilemma.

"With just empty words, why should I trust you?"

Letting out a cold laugh, the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator sneered disdainfully, "You wouldn't intend to use some oath nonsense to deceive me, would you?"

To a demon cultivator, promises and oaths are jokes; no one would believe such rubbish.

"What do you want, then?"

Looking at him, Wang Junze asked again.

"Very simple, I want you to help me break through to the Divine Travel Realm as a Protector!"

A glint appeared in the One-Eyed Demon Cultivator's eyes as he said in a deep voice, "As long as I smoothly break through to the Divine Travel realm, I will naturally help him remove the Daluo Demon Hand, and by then... I won't fear you spreading the news!"

Divine Travel!

From Void Shattering to Divine Travel, it seems a mere step, but in reality, the disparity in strength is great.

A successor to the Daluo Demon Venerable at the Void Realm might attract countless eyes. But once they ascend to Divine Travel, they possess the power to protect themselves, and fewer would dare to target him.

For so many years, he's seized the Other Shore Flower three times yet almost never left the Nether Sea, waiting for an opportunity to break through to Divine Travel.

Now, being tracked by Wang Junze and his party seems like a calamity on the surface, but conversely, if he can seize this chance, it may become an opportunity for breakthrough.

To stand firm in the Nether Sea, no one is a fool!

If not for this audacity and ambition, he wouldn't have survived until today.

"What benefit do we get?"

With an unchanged expression, Wang Junze asked plainly, "You wouldn't really think his life is that important to us, would you?"

"We came together temporarily for the competition over the Other Shore Flower, and now we've done our part. If you truly wish to kill him, then just do it!"

"..."

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